A new law that protects children under 16 years old from second-hand tobacco smoke in motor vehicles was passed this week in the Ontario legislature.
Second-hand smoke in motor vehicles can be up to 27 times more concentrated than in a smoker's home. Children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma. Exposure to second-hand smoke among children has also been linked to lower cognitive test scores compared with children who were not exposed.
Ontario has one of the toughest anti-smoking laws in North America. Since 2003, tobacco consumption in Ontario has fallen by more than 30 percent.
Under the new law, any person - driver or passenger - in the motor vehicle, who is smoking while someone else under the age of 16 is present, is committing an offence. The person holding lighted tobacco would be subject to a fine.
Every person who fails to comply with the new law is guilty of an offence and subject to a set fine of $250.
The law applies to both moving and stationary vehicles and applies to all motor vehicles, regardless of whether any window, sunroof, rooftop, door, or other feature of the vehicle is open.
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Wednesday - March 10, 2010
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CANADA
Toyota offering refunds to customers - TheStar
INTERNATIONAL
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U.S. investigating Toyota Prius incident: reports - MarketWatch
With Fiat, Chrysler has new clout to reach out to suppliers - DetroitNews
US Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought - CNNMoney
Toyota to fix more Tundras for rust problems - Reuters
Valeo to Focus on Emissions Technology to Double Sales by 2020 - Bloomberg
Tuesday - March 09, 2010
FOCUS: Exclusive: Toyota to cut steel price for suppliers - Reuters
FOCUS II: Cadillac Distances Itself From GM to Escape Bankruptcy Stigma - BusinessWeek
FOCUS III: Runaway Toyota Prius stopped by US highway patrol - Guardian
ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS - DEBT: Beijing says it will keep buying US debt - Financial Times
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CANADA
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Ottawa promises to consult on retirement issues - TheStar
INTERNATIONAL
Toyota ads move beyond the recall - CNNMoney/Fortune
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Japan carmakers studying brake override system - Reuters
Buffett-Backed BYD Targets Toyota - BusinessWeek
California to amend 'cool cars' rule - DetroitNews
Toyota Says Acceleration Test Cited in Congress Isn't Realistic - Bloomberg
Monday - March 08, 2010
FOCUS: BYD Plans to Start European Car Sales Next Year - Bloomberg
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ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS II - JAPAN/DEBT: Why the sun looks poised to set on Japan's era of cheap government debt - Daily Telegraph
CANADA
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INTERNATIONAL
Toyota chief says sees U.S. sales recovery ahead - Reuters
Mitsubishi Motors, Peugeot Finalize Electric Car Pact - Bloomberg
GM CEO Whitacre flying on AT&T jets - DetroitNews
Toyota's apologies make way for sales - TheStar
Weekend - March 06, 2010
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FOCUS II: Toyota Plans Event Challenging Professor's Electronics Study - Bloomberg
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CANADA
GM Canada urged to reinstate some dealerships - Reportonbusiness
INTERNATIONAL
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The legend of Lutz - CNNMoney/Fortune
US House committee wants more details from Toyota - DetroitNews
Mercedes-Benz hit with large 'lemon law' judgment - TheStar
General Motors Plans to Reinstate 661 Dealers to Shore Up Sales - BusinessWeek
GM Names Russo Lead Director, Pays Girsky $5 Million - Bloomberg
Toyota joins Clean Energy Partnership, helps build new H2 stations - Autobloggreen
Friday - March 05, 2010
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FOCUS II: "Books of Knowledge": Panel head under fire over Toyota documents - DetroitNews
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ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS II - DEBT: Canada budget tackles deficit, averts election - Reuters
CANADA
Canada Dollar Fluctuates as Ivey Index Rises Less Than Forecast - Bloomberg
Canada declared a tariff-free zone - TheStar
INTERNATIONAL
Toyota Rebuts Professor's Study Suggesting Flaws in Electronics - Bloomberg
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US: Buyers nibble at Toyota's bait - CNNMoney
UK: New car registrations up 26% on February 2009 - Guardian
Geely deal presents big opportunities for Volvo - Just-Auto
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